FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction. See formations, substitutes and odds before the Bundesliga kick-off.
FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
|---|---|
Match Date | 8 November 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue | RheinEnergieSTADION |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between FC Koln and Bayer Leverkusen have been confirmed.
FC Koln Starting XI
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI: Marvin Schwäbe (1), Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (22), Tom Krauß (5), Joël Schmied (2), Borna Sosa (3), Linton Maina (37), Paul Okon-Engstler (23), Mikey Moore (47), Sebastian Sebulonsen (28), Saïd El Mala (10), Marius Bülter (30)
Substitutes: Jan Thielmann (29), Malek El Mala (19), Reigan Heskey (11), Ísak Jóhannesson (8), Ron-Robert Zieler (20), Gideon Mensah (14), Alessio Castro-Montes (17), Luka Lochoshvili (24), Luca Waldschmidt (7)
Bayer Leverkusen Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Mark Flekken (1), Facundo Medina (2), Miguel Gutiérrez (3), Edmond Tapsoba (12), Jarell Quansah (4), Aleix García (24), Malik Tillman (10), Ibrahim Maza (30), Equi Fernández (6), Afonso Moreira (9), Patrik Schick (14)
Substitutes: Montrell Culbreath (42), Janis Blaswich (28), Eliesse Ben Seghir (29), Tim Oermann (15), Loïc Badé (5), Victor Boniface (22), Robert Andrich (8), Jonas Hofmann (7), Lucas Vázquez (17)
FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Immediate Reaction
FC Koln
FC Koln line up in a 3-5-2 with Marvin Schwäbe in goal and a back three of Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Tom Krauß and Joël Schmied. Saïd El Mala and Marius Bülter form the front pair, with Sebastian Sebulonsen named in the holding role in front of the back line.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Patrik Schick leading the line and Malik Tillman operating behind him. Aleix García and Equi Fernández form the double pivot, with Ibrahim Maza and Afonso Moreira providing width on either flank.
FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder centres on Patrik Schick, with selections covering Schick to score at any time, Schick to have over 3.5 shots, Bayer Leverkusen to score over 1.5 goals, and Facundo Medina to be shown a card. Schick has scored in seven of his last eight Bundesliga appearances.
FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen are favourites to win this match.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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